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ETAMU to Host Southland Volleyball Tournament, Lions Facing SFA in Opening Match

The longest active streak of postseason appearances at ETAMU continues as the Lion Volleyball team has clinched a berth in the Southland Conference Tournament, which will be hosted right here in Commerce.
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A&M System Leaders Experience ETAMU’s Expanding Research Impact

East Texas A&M hosted the Texas A&M System’s Chief Research Officers fall meeting, highlighting groundbreaking research in gamebird conservation, cancer treatment, agriculture, astronomy, and human performance.
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‘Rev Up Those Fryers’: Buffalo Wild Wings Opens at ETAMU

Fans of wings and Lion Athletics alike have a new gathering place following the opening of a new Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant at East Texas A&M University.
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New Grant Aims to Ease Students’ Financial Burdens

A $750,000 Student Success Completion Grant aims to help East Texas A&M students stay on track to graduate by providing critical financial support.
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ETAMU Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes at 35th Annual Veterans Vigil

One of East Texas A&M University’s longest-running traditions returns this fall with the 35th installment of the Veterans Vigil.
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Building Connections Across Generations: East Texas A&M Dedicates McCord Family Alumni Center

The revitalized McCord Family Alumni Center offers an inviting space where alumni, students, and the entire Lion community can come together to connect and collaborate.
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Ready to Transfer? East Texas A&M Opens Doors on Oct. 21

East Texas A&M University will host a Transfer Decision Day on Oct. 21 to help transfer students sign up to continue their education.
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It’s a Girl! ‘Rita’ Gives Birth to First Calf to Kickstart ETAMU’s Registered Angus Herd

A new four-legged bundle of joy appeared at the East Texas A&M University Farm last week, as “Rita,” the university’s recently purchased Angus cow, gave birth to a healthy calf.
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Ag Faculty Recognized with AAAE Outstanding Teacher Award

ETAMU Mayo Professor Dr. Bob Williams was recently honored with the Western Region Outstanding Teacher Award by the American Association for Agricultural Education.
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ETAMU Ranks Among the Top Nursing, Engineering, and Social Mobility Programs in U.S. News & World Report 2025

The 2025 U.S. News rankings showcase ETAMU’s dedication to quality programs, affordability, and life-changing opportunities for students.
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Plano ISD Board Approves Electrical Engineering Academy Partnership with East Texas A&M University

Plano ISD entered an agreement with East Texas A&M to launch a new Electrical Engineering Academy, starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

ETAMU Student’s Research Published in State Historical Journal

East Texas A&M University student Aubrey Watkins recently had her research published in "Touchstone," a collegiate academic journal produced by the Texas State Historical Association's Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society.
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School of Music Inviting Prospective Students to Live the Life of a ‘Lion For a Day’

The School of Music at East Texas A&M aims to give future students a taste of the Lion experience with its “Lion For a Day” program.
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Growing the Future: How ETAMU Faculty Aim to Transform Urban Agriculture Through Hydroponics

Inside the greenhouses at East Texas A&M University, a new kind of farming is taking shape, one that doesn't require soil, takes up only a fraction of the space and could help feed the growing cities of tomorrow.
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The Lions Reserve: A Premier Fundraising Event for Student Success

The Lions' Reserve proved to be more than an evening of fine wine and hors d'oeuvres. The event hosted by East Texas A&M University raised more than $30,000 to support student scholarships and university programs.
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Alums Give Students Valuable Insights into Career-Building at ‘How I Found My Career’ Panel Discussion

Three Lion alums dispensed wisdom and took questions from attendees at a recent event titled "How I Found My Career," hosted by the Office of Student Career Preparedness at East Texas A&M University.
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ETAMU Faculty Receives 2025-2027 Texas OER Grant

Dr. Flavia Belpoliti, associate professor and director of Spanish graduate studies at East Texas A&M University, recently received a grant worth more than $16,000 to develop course curricula based on Open Educational Resources.
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Why U.S. Police Training Is Under Fire—And How East Texas A&M’s Evidence-Based Academy Sets a New Standard

As questions grow around recruit deaths in the U.S., East Texas A&M is showing how evidence-based training can build strong law enforcement officers without breaking them.

How East Texas A&M’s Dual Credit Program is Helping High School Students Earn College Degrees Faster

For graduates like Blake Roten, East Texas A&M's Dual Credit Program is a launchpad to a college degree and a fulfilling career.
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Lions Enjoy Afternoon with the Rangers on ETAMU Day

East Texas A&M University students, employees, alumni and friends had an afternoon full of fun at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on ETAMU Day, hosted by the Texas Rangers.
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